# How to Build a Metaverse

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2021-11-05
- Length: 45m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-11-05-how-to-build-a-metaverse
- Listen: https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/wb-ep160/

## Summary

Kevin Krewell, principal analyst at Tirias Research, discusses the state of the metaverse, noting that while Facebook (Meta) is betting heavily on VR with Oculus headsets like the Quest 2, hardware limitations and lack of compelling daily use cases remain hurdles. He highlights Qualcomm's dominance in AR/VR chips and the potential for mixed reality, while also analyzing the semiconductor supply chain crisis, particularly the shortage of trailing-edge chips and structural logistics issues. The episode concludes with an interview with Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher, who addresses the impact of Analog Devices' acquisition of Maxim Integrated on Avnet's distribution business and the broader trend of semiconductor supplier consolidation.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-11-05-how-to-build-a-metaverse#t=0) Introduction and News Briefing
- [6:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-11-05-how-to-build-a-metaverse#t=387) The Metaverse and VR Hardware Challenges
- [15:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-11-05-how-to-build-a-metaverse#t=957) Qualcomm's Dominance and AR/VR Future
- [28:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-11-05-how-to-build-a-metaverse#t=1737) Supply Chain Crisis and Chip Shortages
- [37:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2021-11-05-how-to-build-a-metaverse#t=2265) Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher on Supplier Consolidation

## Topics

- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Retail, wholesale & distribution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/retail-and-distribution)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Facebook (company)
- Oculus (product)
- Quest 2 (product)
- Qualcomm (company)
- Microsoft Mesh (product)
- NVIDIA Omniverse (product)
- Second Life (product)
- Magic Leap (company)
- Google Glass (product)
- Avnet (company)
- Analog Devices (company)
- Maxim Integrated (company)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- Farnell (company)
- Arduino (product)
- Altium (tool)

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- [Episode 87: Shrinking Silicon (Meta Orion) and Excited about Hardware Again!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-circuit/2024-09-30-episode-87-shrinking-silicon-meta-orion-and-excited-about-hardware-again) (The Circuit)
- [Stepping Outside the Metaverse to Discuss Next-Gen Hardware Development](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2024-01-16-stepping-outside-the-metaverse-to-discuss-next-gen-hardware-development) (Moore's Lobby)
- [Episode 22: Talking Apple Vision Pro](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-circuit/2023-06-08-episode-22-talking-apple-vision-pro) (The Circuit)
- [Ep. 41 | Qualcomm's VP of XR Hugo Swart Explains How VR, AR, MR, and Metaverse Will Change The World](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-03-15-ep-41-qualcomms-vp-of-xr-hugo-swart-explains-how-vr-ar-mr-and-metaverse-will-cha) (Moore's Lobby)
- [EP 135: INTEL AND NVIDIA!! Meta Connect and Ray Ban Display, Watch Huawei/China](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-circuit/2025-09-20-ep-135-intel-and-nvidia-meta-connect-and-ray-ban-display-watch-huawei-china) (The Circuit)

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